Dean koontz started his career as a science fiction writer before he left the genre to ultimately become one of americas bestselling authors. It was dean koontz, whose books are prominently displayed in supermarket checkout lines and in airport bookstores. Odd again, on armageddons highways the new york times. Demon seed tells the story of an entity that traps a the exwife of its creator in her home and processes to impregnate her. His books grab you and keep you there all the way to the end. Koontzs career has mirrored stephen kings to a remarkable degreethe early pseudonymous novels, the bloated blockbusters, the increased use of horror as social commentaryalbeit at a lag. The man traveled to different territory and it paid off in a major way. Dean koontz has 462 books on goodreads with 4171646 ratings. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new york times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up his heart in these pages and will forever capture yours. Noting that there is no reason to believe covid19 is manmade like in the book, snopes also stressed that the novels virus has a 100 percent. He just released saint odd, the final book in one of this most popular series.
Buy dean koontz books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Author dean koontz wrote a novel called the eyes of darkness, originally published in 1981, describing a killer virus that some claimed echoes the current coronavirus outbreak. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. Amazon publishes books by top authors, and rivals fret wsj. A well known author read mostly by an older, more seasoned demographic. The author in question wasnt anyone youd suspect, such as rick warren. After graduating, koontz became a tutor and counselor for the. Nov 27, 2007 forever odd is the second book in the odd thomas series, the first being. Here is a complete list of dean koontz movies by year. Along the night coast, contains chapters one through fiftyseven. I would not necessarily go there, although i can see why they would say that.
Dean koontzs books, published in 38 languages, have sold over 450 million copies worldwide. Why is dean koontz loathed in such heinous fashion. Forever odd odd thomas, book 2 by dean koontz fantastic fiction. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. So, im michele, this is somewhere in bookland and these are my top 6 favorite dean koontz. When dean koontzs book contract expired last year, his stature as one of. Many thanks to my buddy aaron nash for the suggestion. A uniquely gifted dog with a heart as golden as his breed, kipp is devoted beyond reason to people. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontz s books have been adapted into movies. Author dean koontz signs fivebook deal with amazon. Intensity, a psychological thrillersuspense novel written by.
In recent years, koontz has found success with the odd thomas series of novels and a string of books that form a retelling of mary shelleys. Strange highways holds two novels, plus 12 novellas and short stories, all but the title novel published before but here tastefully if not totally rewritten. Maybe not for all koontz fans but for me this is what i love about the author, beautiful and captivating writing, with a genuine hope for the good in life and belief in humanity through a deep understanding of the darkness and harsh reality of life and the horrific acts that some commit. Koontz is defined by a descriptive, fluid and mature writing style and storylines that fall far outside the mainstream into what many times can be considered almost indescribable in their uniqueness. But then i dont like stephen king much either so that shows you my bias. On dean koontzs web site, he describes going to the little mojave. He studied in shippensburg state college and graduated from there. I found innocence to be a bit better than some of his newer books. Best and worst dean koontz books archive straight dope. Jan 01, 2009 this is my favourite dean koontz book. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Dean koontz did not predict the coronavirus in a 1981.
His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Now dean koontz returns with the novel his fans have been demanding. Here at the lineup were only concerned with the most terrifying work. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. Koontz, whose over 100 books include hits like odd thomas. The author, most recently, of the city is a fan of marilynne robinson and cormac mccarthy. Dec 21, 2017 5 books that remind us how great dean koontz really is. Jul 20, 2018 diehard koontz fans revel in the mounting suspense of his work, peppered with elements of science fiction, horror, even romance. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. His newest book, innocence, is about a strange young man named. The book introduces, deucalion, a tattooed man of unknown origin who has traveled through centuries carrying with him a secret worse than death. Ever have a bag of potato chips lying around that you dont particularly love, they arent that special, but you eat them anyway and cant seem to stop.
Buy a cheap copy of strange highways book by dean koontz. International bestselling author dean koontz has signed a deal with amazon publishing for five books and six short thrillers, the publisher announced. Dean koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the united states, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the new york times bestseller list, with several others reaching other positions. Odd thomas quotes by dean koontzpage 5 of 6 goodreads.
As a huge book lover from when i was very young, the author ive probably read most is dean koontz. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Koontz at the internet speculative fiction database. Some of his books ive loved and some, in my opinion, were soso. The first book is a nearperfect introduction, introducing odd, his powers, his initially small universe, and the people he relies on. Author dean koontz on odd finale, fame and dark childhood koontz is one of the best selling authors of all time. His stories often focus on the battle between good and evil, and his characters are placed against nearly impossible odds from which they emerge victorious. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in. Whether christopher snow will return for a final novel. I was given last christmas a collection of dean koontz that contained three novels, shattered, whispers, watchers.
Trixie originally was a service dog with canine companions for independence cci, a charitable organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities. I have read so many koontz books i have lost track. In his final year a piece of his won a fiction competition held by atlantic monthly, which marked the beginning of his determination to become a writer. Intensity was made into a twopart tv movie in 1997 that first aired in america on the fox network. Do you think that dean koontz is a terrible author. Koontz traps you in the mind of this being, forcing you to understand its twisted logic. Dean koontz at the internet book list dean koontz article including information on his erotic books. Perhaps you picked up the first book of koontzs ongoing frankenstein tale and found it to be simply bland. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. After that he worked as a teacher for an antipoverty campaign in the 60s.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A man driven by a malicious evil has set a depraved plan into motion. Dean koontz going viral amid theories 1981 novel predicted. The stories up to where no one fell first appeared in the reflector, a magazine issued by shippensburg university, pa. A recent article in touchstone magazine by hunter baker of union university told readers about a man who is probably the single bestselling christian author on the planet. Thats the kind of feeling you get when you read a great thriller. Was coronavirus predicted in a 1981 dean koontz novel. Whats false dean koontz did not predict an outbreak of a new coronavirus. The only thing dead could do to top this, is release a sequel that somehow manages to be superior. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey. The author of numerous bestsellers, dean koontz, dubbed one of the master storytellers of this or any age, is the creator of odd thomas, the eminently likeable fry cook with occult powers. He was born and raised in pennsylvania and lives with his wife gerda.
Originally a service dog with canine companions for independence cci, a charitable organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities trixie was a gift from cci in gratitude of the koontzs. This series is my first experience with dean koontz and i found the initial book to be a nice surprise full of unique, and often funny characters as well as some touching moments. Koontz has tackled a wide array of subjects from mind control and behavioral modification the door to december to. Dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. Acknowledged as americas most popular suspense novelist rolling stone and as one of todays most celebrated and successful writers, dean ray koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and the praise of critics everywhere for tales of character, mystery, and adventure that strike to the core of what it means to be human. Koontz or dean ray koontz was born on 9th july, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. Complete hardcover 7 book set of dean koontzs odd thomas series odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. Actually thats not really true i like a good thriller, but i am a pretty squeamish kind of guy, and koontz or so the book blurbs would imply has a tendency to delve. Odd apocalypse odd thomas, book 5 by dean koontz book cover, description, publication history. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz.
Online shopping for koontz, dean from a great selection at books store. I have all of his books and can hardly ever wait for his next release. One rainswept sunday night when he was twenty years old, on his way back to college after a weekend with his family, joey shannon took the wrong highway and from. For such a character, one book is not enoughreaders must know what happens next. Other than the name, this fictional biological weapon has little in common with the virus that caused an outbreak in 2020. For my buck, dean is one of the most balanced authors in the business. When he hears the boy who communicates like he does, without speaking, kipp knows he needs to find him before its too late. Dean koontz is one of the most prolific suspense writers alive. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. I remember i was working on a book called the face, and right in the middle of it a line came into my head. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. As with many koontz books, midnight is divided into parts.
Author dean koontz on odd finale, fame and dark childhood. I read some of his books many years ago when i was broke and living in a hostel, suffering from clinical depression. An image shows a genuine page from dean koontz s novel the eyes of darkness containing the words wuhan400. Dean koontzs novels have been described as an author who refuses to be slotted in any single genre, combining suspense, horror and fantasy. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. Dean koontz is the author of countless novels, over a dozen of which have been no. Nov 01, 2017 today we talk about dean koontz s best books. Prodigal son is the first novel in dean koontzs frankenstein series, a modern version of frankenstein set in the new orleans. The book that launched koontz s career, demon seed is a scifi thriller that takes place in the future 1995the book was published in 1973 when computers run every aspect of our lives. Velocity is the first dean koontz novel that i have read, primarily because he writes in a genre i am not particularly fond of. My great friend, tracy, however, recently convinced me to give his latest novel, innocence, a go. Dean koontz audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. An image shows a genuine page from dean koontzs novel the eyes of darkness containing the words wuhan400.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Dean koontz on his strange new supernatural thriller innocence. Deng obrang gewa nang o tungkul kang dean koontz kareng aklatan worldcat catalog contemplating evil, interview in reason by nick gillespie and lisa snell. Susan is a divorcee who finds herself the object of the mainframes affections, which is all fun and games until the computer decides hed like to impregnate her with his technological. Several viewers of the film noticed striking similarities between the plot of the film high tension and the plot of intensity. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Pages public figure author dean koontz videos the return of christopher snow. He mostly has written standalone novels, although he also is the author of a number of series, including the black bat mysteries mike tucker, moonlight bay, odd. One of dean koontz s pen names was inspired by his dog, trixie koontz, a golden retriever, shown in many of his book jacket photos.
One of dean koontzs pen names was inspired by his dog, trixie koontz, a golden retriever, shown in many of his bookjacket photos. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list. Dean answers the first in a series of fan questions that were submitted earlier this year. He has written four series of novels, more than 80 standalone novels, and 74 works of short fiction. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. However, dean koontz did not predict an outbreak of a new coronavirus. While im glad i have read them so i know what dean koontz is about i dont think i will take the time for any more of his novels. It includes aspects of suspense, science fiction, love story, and horror. His books were so bad they were fun to read, but i lost about 60% of my intelligence after reading them. Dean koontz read the authors books online bookmate. Written in thrid person, from the perspective of a horny ai that has become selfaware. Dean koontz the return of christopher snow facebook.
Dean koontz and i have a bit of a lovehate relationship i love most most of his earlier work, but find his more recent offerings to be underwhelming and contrived. Still one of the greatest reads that dean koontz has released, phantoms ranks high amongst my alltime favorites. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The forbidden door a jane hawk novel koontz dean good book. Then she informed me that wilderness is a short, e book prequel. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of. Paperback dean koontz books for sale in stock ebay. From different backgrounds, living in different towns and cities across america, they had nothing in commonexcept fear. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. Midnight is a novel by american writer dean koontz. Without further ado, here are the most horrifying dean koontz books.